That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Airport on being shortlisted as a finalist for Airport of the Year in the Scottish Transport Awards 2012; understands that the airport has recently received several other recognitions, including a nomination for Frontline Employees of the Year; further congratulates the airport on receiving a Recycling Stars Bronze award, and acknowledges the work of Derek Provan, managing director, and his staff in ensuring that Aberdeen Airport is able to provide what it believes to be excellent transport links for Scottish businesses and the tourist industry.
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That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen Airport on being shortlisted as a finalist for Airport of the Year in the Scottish Transport Awards 2012; understands that the airport has recently received several other recognitions, including a nomination for Frontline Employees of the Year; further congratulates the airport on receiving a Recycling Stars Bronze award, and acknowledges the work of Derek Provan, managing director, and his staff in ensuring that Aberdeen Airport is able to provide what it believes to be excellent transport links for Scottish businesses and the tourist industry.
Supported by: Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Colin Beattie, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, Graeme Dey
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That the Parliament congratulates the National Trust for Scotland for participating in the ‘gluten-free challenge’ as part of Coeliac Awareness Week 2012 running from 14 to 20 May; recognises the good work carried out by Coeliac UK in providing support for those with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH); recognises, and thanks, Drum Castle for inviting Dennis Robertson MSP to attend a ‘gluten-free’ tea in his constituency, and encourages other MSP’s to contact the National Trust for Scotland in their area to see if any similar events are available.
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That the Parliament congratulates the National Trust for Scotland for participating in the ‘gluten-free challenge’ as part of Coeliac Awareness Week 2012 running from 14 to 20 May; recognises the good work carried out by Coeliac UK in providing support for those with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH); recognises, and thanks, Drum Castle for inviting Dennis Robertson MSP to attend a ‘gluten-free’ tea in his constituency, and encourages other MSP’s to contact the National Trust for Scotland in their area to see if any similar events are available.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Gordon MacDonald, Mary Fee, Jim Eadie, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, Joan McAlpine, Humza Yousaf, Joe FitzPatrick, Jim Hume, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Bob Doris, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, James Kelly, Hugh Henry, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Alex Fergusson, Adam Ingram, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates Insch Primary School in Aberdeenshire on attaining a Green Flag award from the Eco-Schools Scotland Programme; notes that the Green Flag award is the top level of award in the Eco-Schools programme, which is supported by Keep Scotland Beautiful and used and recognised world-wide, and commends the pupils and staff for this achievement; considers it important that there is continued growth in the number of Green Flag-awarded schools, and commends Insch Primary School for its concentration on green efforts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Insch Primary School in Aberdeenshire on attaining a Green Flag award from the Eco-Schools Scotland Programme; notes that the Green Flag award is the top level of award in the Eco-Schools programme, which is supported by Keep Scotland Beautiful and used and recognised world-wide, and commends the pupils and staff for this achievement; considers it important that there is continued growth in the number of Green Flag-awarded schools, and commends Insch Primary School for its concentration on green efforts.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Adam Ingram, Sandra White, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Nigel Don, Rob Gibson, Hanzala Malik, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Jim Hume, Humza Yousaf, Joan McAlpine, Angus MacDonald, Mike MacKenzie, Jim Eadie, Anne McTaggart, Neil Bibby, Mark McDonald, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament congratulates Jim Fiddes, a local historian from Westhill in Aberdeenshire, on the launch of his book, Brodiach to Bervie, which is a comprehensive history of the people in the farming community in the parish of Skene from medieval times to the discovery of oil in the 70s, along with the subsequent growth of Westhill, considered the subsea world centre for the energy sector; welcomes the release of the book published by the Leopard with the support of members from the local Skene Heritage Society, which is co-funded and chaired by the local author, and the backing of the "well-kent" Doric speaker, Robbie Shepherd, the local BBC Radio Scotland presenter born a few miles from Skene, in Dunecht.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jim Fiddes, a local historian from Westhill in Aberdeenshire, on the launch of his book, Brodiach to Bervie, which is a comprehensive history of the people in the farming community in the parish of Skene from medieval times to the discovery of oil in the 70s, along with the subsequent growth of Westhill, considered the subsea world centre for the energy sector; welcomes the release of the book published by the Leopard with the support of members from the local Skene Heritage Society, which is co-funded and chaired by the local author, and the backing of the "well-kent" Doric speaker, Robbie Shepherd, the local BBC Radio Scotland presenter born a few miles from Skene, in Dunecht.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Jim Eadie, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Joe FitzPatrick, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Maxwell, Rob Gibson, Bill Kidd, Nigel Don, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Nanette Milne, Jean Urquhart, Helen Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament congratulates the health and wellbeing committee of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) on passing a policy geared toward raising greater awareness among medical professionals of eating disorders and their symptoms, effects and treatments, including aftercare; notes that the SYP has stated that “there should also be attempts to raise awareness amongst teachers, parents and the public as a whole in order to tackle misconceptions and promote a better understanding of the diseases"; welcomes what it considers to be this step forward, and supports the SYP in continuing what is considered its progress toward promoting a greater awareness of eating disorders.
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That the Parliament congratulates the health and wellbeing committee of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) on passing a policy geared toward raising greater awareness among medical professionals of eating disorders and their symptoms, effects and treatments, including aftercare; notes that the SYP has stated that “there should also be attempts to raise awareness amongst teachers, parents and the public as a whole in order to tackle misconceptions and promote a better understanding of the diseases"; welcomes what it considers to be this step forward, and supports the SYP in continuing what is considered its progress toward promoting a greater awareness of eating disorders.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Claudia Beamish, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Aileen McLeod, Murdo Fraser, John Scott, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Hugh Henry, Dave Thompson, Rob Gibson, Roderick Campbell, Jamie McGrigor, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, James Dornan, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Alison Johnstone, Jim Hume, Mike MacKenzie, John Finnie, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Clare Adamson, Colin Keir, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Gordon MacDonald, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Kevin Stewart, Margaret McCulloch, John Mason, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes what it considers to be the determined efforts of the scientists from the University of Aberdeen who are developing software application technology that aims to translate sign language to text; understands that it is hoped that this technology will be able to be used by sign language users in order to meet their requirements and, by doing so, believes that it will help with communication; encourages users from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to get involved with the project’s ongoing developments, and hopes that the scientists are successful with their project.
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That the Parliament welcomes what it considers to be the determined efforts of the scientists from the University of Aberdeen who are developing software application technology that aims to translate sign language to text; understands that it is hoped that this technology will be able to be used by sign language users in order to meet their requirements and, by doing so, believes that it will help with communication; encourages users from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire to get involved with the project’s ongoing developments, and hopes that the scientists are successful with their project.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Siobhan McMahon, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Mark McDonald, Colin Keir, Humza Yousaf, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Margaret McDougall, Dave Thompson, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, Colin Beattie, Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Nanette Milne, Sandra White, Rhoda Grant, Claudia Beamish, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Linda Fabiani, Fiona McLeod, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Offshore Europe Partnership that Malcolm Webb, the chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, has accepted the role of chairman of SPE Offshore Europe 2013; notes Mr Webb's comments that "challenges drive innovation" and that the oil and gas industry is "dynamic, diverse and dedicated to maintaining a long-term sustainable future," and congratulates Mr Webb on what it believes to be his passionate vision for the future of the oil and gas industry, which will also encourage many young people, who are just embarking in this sector, to take advantage of the opportunities available.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the Offshore Europe Partnership that Malcolm Webb, the chief executive of Oil & Gas UK, has accepted the role of chairman of SPE Offshore Europe 2013; notes Mr Webb's comments that "challenges drive innovation" and that the oil and gas industry is "dynamic, diverse and dedicated to maintaining a long-term sustainable future," and congratulates Mr Webb on what it believes to be his passionate vision for the future of the oil and gas industry, which will also encourage many young people, who are just embarking in this sector, to take advantage of the opportunities available.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Jean Urquhart, Nanette Milne, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Dave Thompson, Colin Beattie, Bill Kidd, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the new windfarm guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), which aims to help small windfarm developments; understands that SNH supports renewable energy as a means of addressing climate change and the challenges that come with it; encourages local authorities and developers to apply this guidance to their future decisions; believes that renewable energy is of vital importance to Scotland, and considers that this new guidance will help to make sure that Scotland continues to be a leading force in the renewables industry.
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That the Parliament welcomes the new windfarm guidance from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), which aims to help small windfarm developments; understands that SNH supports renewable energy as a means of addressing climate change and the challenges that come with it; encourages local authorities and developers to apply this guidance to their future decisions; believes that renewable energy is of vital importance to Scotland, and considers that this new guidance will help to make sure that Scotland continues to be a leading force in the renewables industry.
Supported by: John Mason, Margaret Burgess, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, John Park, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Hanzala Malik, James Dornan, Colin Beattie, Rob Gibson, Dave Thompson, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Gil Paterson, Chic Brodie, Adam Ingram, Maureen Watt, Linda Fabiani, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the energy technology company, Proserv, that it will be creating more than 130 jobs after winning several new contracts in the oil and gas sector; notes that up to 50 of these posts will be based at the company’s offices in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, and that this will increase the company's Scottish workforce to around 290; understands that the company's turnover for 2011 is expected to have risen by 17%, from £96 million to £113 million; further understands that the company forecasts even stronger results for 2012 after securing the new contracts, which will contribute to its ambitious plans for future accelerated expansion; believes that these plans show Proserv’s commitment to investing in recruitment and training in order to continue with the global promotion of its product and service into new and existing markets, and wishes this Scotland-based company every success in its future endeavours.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement by the energy technology company, Proserv, that it will be creating more than 130 jobs after winning several new contracts in the oil and gas sector; notes that up to 50 of these posts will be based at the company’s offices in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, and that this will increase the company's Scottish workforce to around 290; understands that the company's turnover for 2011 is expected to have risen by 17%, from £96 million to £113 million; further understands that the company forecasts even stronger results for 2012 after securing the new contracts, which will contribute to its ambitious plans for future accelerated expansion; believes that these plans show Proserv’s commitment to investing in recruitment and training in order to continue with the global promotion of its product and service into new and existing markets, and wishes this Scotland-based company every success in its future endeavours.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Linda Fabiani, Maureen Watt, Nanette Milne, Sandra White, Adam Ingram, Gil Paterson, Roderick Campbell, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, James Dornan, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Humza Yousaf, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Keir, Joan McAlpine, Jim Eadie, Paul Wheelhouse, Mark McDonald, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Margaret Burgess
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Lottery Fund and Creative Scotland Awards for All funding that has been secured by four diverse groups in Aberdeenshire West; notes that these awards total £18,048; congratulates Finzean School of Piping, Braemar School, the Keig Community Hall Users’ Group and the Huntly Food & Farming Festival for supporting sustainable environments as well as heritage and sport activities in their local communities, and wishes every success to these groups in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Big Lottery Fund and Creative Scotland Awards for All funding that has been secured by four diverse groups in Aberdeenshire West; notes that these awards total £18,048; congratulates Finzean School of Piping, Braemar School, the Keig Community Hall Users’ Group and the Huntly Food & Farming Festival for supporting sustainable environments as well as heritage and sport activities in their local communities, and wishes every success to these groups in the future.
Supported by: Margaret Burgess, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, Humza Yousaf, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Nigel Don, Bill Kidd, Stewart Maxwell, James Dornan, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Alex Johnstone, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Jean Urquhart, Annabelle Ewing
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